Case Study: FlagStone Stair Repair, Wiarton Stone, Random Cut, Ottawa mason.

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	Stone Layers Separated This large stone separated into two layers. The top layer is about one inch thick, the bottom about half an inch thick. We hadn't planned to do this one originally, but added it as it was unsafe.
Everything Removed Cleaned thoroughly, we're ready for S-type cement.
	Cutting Replacement Stone A 7 inch diamond-bladed angle grinder cuts along lines.
Installation You can see the shaped stone already set on the right, and the cement filling the space where the next stone is to be placed.
	All Installed All the stones are replaced, the joints finished. 48 hours is an ideal time to wait before walking on it, even longer is good. More than 90 percent of cement's curing happens in the first 48 hours.

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